Scholar Entitlements
Discover the full range of financial support and academic benefits available to you.
What's Included
The PhilSA AD ASTRA Scholarship offers a comprehensive package of entitlements designed to support your academic journey—from tuition to living expenses, and even post-graduation activities.
Description
Covers actual tuition fees and all other related school fees.
Masters
Actual
Doctorate
Actual
Description
Contribution to living expenses including meals and accommodation
Masters
Php 27,500 monthly (local) Foreign - based on actual cost of living in place of study, including health insurance.
Doctorate
Php 36,000 monthly (local) Foreign - based on actual cost of living in place of study, including health insurance.
Description
Covers expenses for books, journal subscription, instructional materials, and other school supplies.
Masters
Php 22,000/year
Doctorate
Php 22,000/year
Description
Covers provision of laptop and basic monthly internet connection/communication expenses.
Masters
Php 50,000 per laptop (maximum) Php 1,000 monthly internet connection (under scholar’s name)
Doctorate
Php 50,000 per laptop (maximum) Php 1,000 monthly internet connection (under scholar’s name)
Description
Covers all expenses in line with the preparation of thesis/dissertation. May also accommodate capstone projects upon submission of formal request by the scholar and approval by PhilSA Scholarship Committee. May also accommodate internships if internship is part of the Program of Study.
Masters
Php 66,000
Doctorate
Php 110,000
Description
Additional funding support that may be given to a scholar whose budget requirement to complete his/her thesis/dissertation research exceeds the outright thesis/dissertation allowance.
Masters
Upon endorsement of formal request and as approved by PhilSA Director General. Approved grant is subject to liquidation. Maximum amount is Php 125,400
Doctorate
Upon endorsement of formal request and as approved by PhilSA Director General. Approved grant is subject to liquidation. Maximum amount is Php 278,300
Description
Funding support to a scholar whose thesis/dissertation research has been accepted for oral/poster presentation in a local or international conference and/or for publication in a refereed technical journal. This grant can be availed up to one year after graduation.
Masters
Php 82,500 (Subject to liquidation)
Doctorate
Php 165,000 (Subject to liquidation)
Description
Incentive for research/thesis mentors to ensure successful completion of studies.
Masters
Php 39,600
Doctorate
Php 79,200
Description
One (1) round-trip economy class transportation cost from residence to place of lodging and vice versa. The allowance applies to the start and end of the scholarship period only.
Masters
Actual (on reimbursement basis)
Doctorate
Actual (on reimbursement basis)
Description
Shall cover miscellaneous expenses for passport processing, visa processing, airport terminal fees, immunization and medical laboratory fees, and other related expenses. The allowance is for grantees enrolled in universities abroad.
Masters
Actual (on reimbursement basis)
Doctorate
Actual (on reimbursement basis)
Description
A one-time allowance provided to cover the moving expenses of scholars who are accepted to an educational institution in a Region/country away from his/her current place of residence.
Masters
Upon submission of formal request by the scholar to the Scholarship Committee and as approved by PhilSA Director General
Doctorate
Upon submission of formal request by the scholar to the Scholarship Committee and as approved by PhilSA Director General
Description
Provision of reasonable accommodations and support to scholars with disabilities based on their needs.
Masters
Upon submission of formal request by the scholar to the Scholarship Committee and as approved by PhilSA Director General
Doctorate
Upon submission of formal request by the scholar to the Scholarship Committee and as approved by PhilSA Director General
Description
Covers expenses in line with membership in professional societies, student clubs/organizations, and participation in study visits, workshops, and seminars in line with their study.
Masters
Upon submission of formal request by the scholar to the Scholarship Committee and as approved by PhilSA Director General
Doctorate
Upon submission of formal request by the scholar to the Scholarship Committee and as approved by PhilSA Director General
Description
Orientation Program for Scholars. Onboarding of scholars/advisory support during relocation/adjustment period. Consultation sessions with PhilSA personnel (e.g., former scholars). Invitation to PhilSA events and activities.
Masters
Access to information, networking opportunities, and PhilSA community resources.
Doctorate
Access to information, networking opportunities, and PhilSA community resources.
Description
Send-off party, graduation celebrations, alumni reunions, and other relevant programs.
Masters
Access to information, networking opportunities, and PhilSA community resources.
Doctorate
Access to information, networking opportunities, and PhilSA community resources.